ort
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of ort
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; probably from Old English orǣt (unattested) “leftover fodder or food,” cognate with Low German ort, early Dutch oorete; compare Old English or- “out, out of, completely” (in compounds), ǣt “food” ( see eat)
Example Sentences
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Barron’s reported earlier this month that Berkshire might have sold some of its large holdings in Apple and Bank of America based on information in its third-quarter 10-Q rep External link ort.
From Barron's • Nov. 13, 2025
Says he: "We will focus ort the role of parents in exercising their rights, making parents realize that they are part of the school-parent team."
From Time Magazine Archive
Another show that never got ort the air was On the Spot, which had a panel of high-dome experts who were supposed to answer any question about anything.
From Time Magazine Archive
He also asked that American doors be opened for an esti mated 10,000 to 15,000 political prisoners who aided the U.S. ef ort in South Viet Nam.
From Time Magazine Archive
You'd ort to see the bull clear that bar'l.
From Harper's Round Table, June 25, 1895 by Various
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